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2016 Staff Appreciation Week April 18 – April 22 Wild at UICOMP Ready for the next adventure Dear UICOMP staff, Thank you for all that you do to help UICOMP accomplish its mission to “Lead Collaboration to Improve Health.” Together we are improving health through education, research and patient care/community service. Our campus will be forever changed by the addition of first year medical students. We are working hard to create new curriculum, recruit additional faculty and reconfigure existing space so that we can accommodate our new students. I believe this is the most significant event in the history of our campus. We are doing all of this while still striving to deliver exceptional education to our existing students and residents. We realize that the next year will create new challenges for our staff – we will be engaged in construction which will make A200-2 unavailable and will make major changes in the second floor B wing. However, in the end we will have a great new technology rich class room and a new anatomy lab. Our research programs continue to grow with increasing numbers of publications and with several new grants. Our clinics, hospitals and faculty continue to provide excellent patient care. We continually examine how to integrate our patient care/teaching missions with the strategic goals of our hospital partners. Our residencies are training tomorrow’s doctors and helping to address the physician shortages in downstate Illinois. There are challenges. Last year I complained about the declining State budget. This year, I just wish that there was a budget! We are all working extremely hard to meet both personal and UICOMP goals despite the restrictions imposed by a tight budget. Thank you so much for all the effort you put into helping UICOMP fulfill its mission. Particular thanks to the Civil Service Council for their advocacy for UICOMP employees. Sara L. Rusch, M.D., MACP Regional Dean Thank you to Bonnie Willis for your support throughout the year on many occasions and in a variety of ways. It is much appreciated. - Mary Jean Dzurisin, Graphic Designer Thank you to Sondra Hidden and Suzy Witt for help and willingness to work with me to meet sometimes very short printing deadlines. - Mary Jean Dzurisin, Graphic Designer Thank you to Chris Menke for always going the extra mile to help solve problems. - Mary Jean Dzurisin, Graphic Designer Thank you to Mike Bachmann, Brad Norrell, and Randy Smith for coming to my rescue on many occasions. I appreciate your expertise and helpful attitude. - Mary Jean Dzurisin, Graphic Designer I would like a big “Thank You” to go out to Suzy Witt and Sondra Fox. They are so gracious, patient, helpful and kind in spite of my mistakes. They also have a great working relationship besides their great friendship, and let’s not forget the humor in spite of the day’s issues. They put smiles on my face daily. I love my job and am blessed to have them as co-workers. Thanks girls! Janice Smith, UICOMP Courier Amanda Franklin - Thank you for all of your efforts to keep PRC on track! You are a master at event and project planning. You make things go smoothly and on time/budget. You are a great member of the team. - Stephanie Johnson, Executive Director (Pediatric Resource Center) I want to thank Bonnie and Cindy at the primary peds front desk, they do a fantastic job at the front desk, checking in patients, answering the phones and keeping a smile on their faces. You ladies Rock!!! - Marie Smith, NCMA I would like to thank Holly Radermaker, Sandi Blasingim, and Shauna Larson, for all the hard work they do to keep the clinic running smoothly. You ladies all ROCK!!! - Marie Smith, NCMA I would like to thank Connie Cranford, Kim Hauk, Ginger Light, and Kim Alexander you Nurses Rock and are doing a fantastic job with the phones and immunizations. Thank you for giving me laughter also. - Marie Smith, NCMA I would to thank Cheryl Perry, who has done a marvelous job as our office manager, making sure that we have everything we need or just about (LOL). Thank you! - Marie Smith, NCMA Judy Heffernan gives a cheerful and gentle answer to everyone who happens by her desk! Always, without exception. Even on the days when she (like all of us) has pressing deadlines, or ten too many things on her “to do” list, or may be feeling a bit under the weather. Her ability to remain calm and kind, no matter what the present circumstance, is appreciated by all who pass her way! Thanks, Judy, for setting such a wonderful example for all of us. - Joellyn Doty, Pre-Clinical Assistant (Academic Affairs) I just started working in the pediatric sub-specialty office as a CMA about 3 weeks ago. I wanted to say that my boss Janet Dickson and Erica Duffy, another CMA, have been the nicest and most helpful people I have ever worked with. They have both been so helpful and courteous, and as the “newbie” that is an extra special quality to find. I am very grateful for the wonderful people I work with but these two women just shine above the rest. Thank You! - Krista Hoehn Many thanks to Shari Wynn for her outstanding leadership on the Civil Service council. She is an inspiration. - Gail Davis Adam Yerian, Thank you for putting up with me at lunch and all fun we have planning events on the Civil Service Council. You are the LIFE (wild) of the PARTY. - Gail Davis Kim Haddock, You are a dynamo. Thanks for the inspiration. - Gail Davis Chris Wadle, I am soooo very thankful for all your support and friendship as my supervisor. - Gail Davis Deborah Lauseng, Thanks for coming to Peoria and taking the Library director job. You are great! - Gail Davis Carmen Howard and Emily Johnson, You ladies are the best and I appreciate all that you do for the Library. - Gail Davis Karen Luna, Thanks for all the patience and support you give me when I mess up my computer. - Gail Davis Lynn and Shannon, I appreciate the waves and smiles as you head by the Library. - Gail Davis Deb Wolfe, Thank you for your upbeat attitude and friendly personality. I can't help but smile after talking to you. - Gail Davis Fae, It is always a pleasure to chat with you. I miss our lunches together. - Gail Davis Ladies in the UHP office, You are always so friendly and cordial. Thank you! - Gail Davis IT guys and gals, Thank you for your hard work maintaining and improving the University Systems. - Gail Davis Suzy and Sondra, Thanks for the cheerful "Thank you" every time I bring you work. What a great team! - Gail Davis Physical plant guys, You are so tolerant of my numerous work orders. You are the "bright" spots of my day. - Gail Davis CSEC You people are awesome at pulling a plan together. Thanks for all your hard work! - Gail Davis Mindy and Wendy – Our office would be a Zoo without the two of you keeping everything moving forward! Thank you for making every day a great adventure with great co-workers! - Deb Wolf Molly~ Thank you for joining Team Bloomington! I am grateful for the care you provide our clients and your concern about their continued access to services. Thank you for bringing your energy, spirit and perspective to this office. Thanks for sticking it out with me, back to back every day, sharing stories, troubleshooting issues and making me laugh. I’m a better case manager with you as my teammate and friend. - Tracey Vogelsang , Medical Case Manager Ina Ferguson - Thank you for your unwavering support of the patients that receive services from PRC. You are the center cog in our machine. Your attention to detail is unmatched. - Stephanie Johnson, Executive Director (Pediatric Resource Center) To Jenny, Marcia, Gayle, Jill, Dr. Dahal and Amy~ Thank you for your willingness to interrupt your regular routine to provide in-town services for clients in McLean County. We know that we are able to keep many of our clients in this area in care because of the effort given by each of you to maintain this mobile clinic. We appreciate your sacrifices- the early mornings, the lugging of suitcases, the shuffling of charts and the list of messages and emails you return to at the end of the day. Even if our clients don’t say it, they appreciate your efforts, too. - Molly & Tracey Cathy~ Thank you for all the work you do to keep the DRS system running smoothly. Thank you for answering all of my questions (many for at least the 10th time) and for STILL flagging my redoes after all these years! And thank you for always being there to help me work through client issues and giving me perspective when I need it. - Tracey Vogelsang, Medical Case Manager Carole Siefken – Thank you for your patience in our grant and contract adventures. We are guaranteed to learn something new each day. I appreciate you! - Stephanie Johnson, Executive Director (Pediatric Resource Center) Thanks to our office manager, Cheryl Perry, our fabulous team of physicians, and all of my terrific coworkers – Kim Alexander, Kim Hauk, Ginger Light, Bonnie Darrow, Cindy Skender, Shauna Larson, Sandi Blasingham, Marie Smith, and Holly Rademaker – for being a second family and making University Pediatrics such a happy and caring place to work - Connie Cranford I would like to thank Janet Dickson in Pediatric Sub Specialty. Back in May, 2012, Janet Dickson welcomed me onto the UICOMP team. She always encouraged me to learn new things and accept greater responsibility within my job. Her encouragement allowed me to grow and advance in my career at UICOMP. I no longer work under her supervision, but I am grateful to her for giving me a chance and for always being in my court. - Wendy Bucklin Thank you to Barb Staggs for your support and wealth of knowledge in TEM. You are readily available with a smile and plenty of patience to answer any question I have….. And for that, I thank you!! - Kimberly Deets (Office of Advancement & Community Relations) Thank you to Mary Jean Dzurisin for your willingness to help – with a smile - whenever our department needs it. You are the best! - Kimberly Deets (Office of Advancement & Community Relations) Thank you to Dolores Metzger and Dave Haney in the Advancement and Community Relations office! I love our team approach in taking care of all of our projects. And, I am so glad to be one of the 3D’s!! - Kimberly Deets (Office of Advancement & Community Relations) I am grateful for having such an amazing supervisor. Thank you Lynne Keeton for all your kindness and guidance -- you are appreciated! - Shannon Doerr I’d like to give a big THANKS to Bobbie Wages. I think she is a great person and a great co-worker; she has been so welcoming to me with my move down to the DRC. Thanks for everything Bobbie. - Jean Johns CMA (AAMA) Pediatric Diabetes Resource Center Amanda Thomison - Thank you for you dedication to the abused patients that we see every day. You see so much ugliness in your job but you still “kick the brick.” I am glad to have you on our team!! - Stephanie Johnson, Executive Director (Pediatric Resource Center) I would caring, and fun to be around. She is my “go to” lady for questions and is always very helpful. Thank you, Kelli! I enjoy working with you! - Emily Aiman, LCSW (Student Counseling Services Coordinator) Shannon Doerr – Thank you for all you bring to the HR department! I am so very thankful for your knowledge, dedication and work ethic. You are appreciated more than Palmer Easter bunnies! - Lynne Keeton (Human Resource Director) Laureen Perkins – Thank you for always keeping HR in the loop and partnering on so many projects! You brighten many a day! - Lynne Keeton (Human Resource Director) Kristy Bushart, Adam Yerian, and Dennis Driscoll – Thank you for your assistance with so many that things that I cannot list them all! It is always a pleasure to call the Dean’s Office knowing that whoever answers will gladly go the extra mile to help! - Lynne Keeton (Human Resource Director) Nick Straub – Thank you for your wisdom, guidance and patient leadership! - Lynne Keeton (Human Resource Director) Dean Rusch – Thank you for steering the ship! Your leadership is admired and appreciated! - Lynne Keeton (Human Resource Director) Angela Daniels – Thank you for sending the nicest, most encouraging and caring e-mails in the University! - Lynne Keeton (Human Resource Director) Janice Tamplin – Thank you for your positive attitude and the smile you bring to the second floor! We are very glad you are here! - Lynne Keeton (Human Resource Director) Suzy Witt and Sondra Fox – Thank you for helping me with my “care packages”. My kids appreciate all you do! - Lynne Keeton (Human Resource Director) Kristin Lenover – Thank you. Thank you. Thank you! Sending you a sincere thank you for pitching in when we need you. You are a great part of the team. - Stephanie Johnson, Executive Director (Pediatric Resource Center) Cindy Skender and Bonny DarrowThank you for always putting a smile on my face! You ladies are always thinking of fun new things to keep the office a happy place. I can’t imagine any other front desk duo that is as awesome as you! – Kim Alexander, RN (University Pediatrics) Marie Smith, Shauna Larson, Holly Rademaker and Sandi BlasingimLadies, without you the office would not be able to run efficiently. I appreciate all of your hard work and your enthusiasm to help out. You girls rock! –Kim Alexander, RN (University Pediatrics) Ginger Light, Connie Cranford and Kim HaukThank you ladies for always helping me out and taking such good care of all of our patients. Ladies, you really embrace the term team and patient centered care. You ladies are awesome! I always appreciate your smiles and all of the fun we have during the day. You ladies really make me enjoy coming to work every day. –Kim Alexander, RN (University Pediatrics) Catherine Schockley - Welcome to your first Staff Appreciation Week. I am so glad to have you as part of our team! - Stephanie Johnson, Executive Director (Pediatric Resource Center) Cheryl PerryThank you for doing everything you do to keep the office running smoothly. You always make time for us even with a full schedule. I have enjoyed working with you on recent projects and look forward to many more. You always have great ideas and truly think outside the box. You make the office a fun place to work and I really appreciate all the great breakfasts. Thanks for being a great office manager! –Kim Alexander, RN (University Pediatrics) Pam VolkThank you from the bottom of my heart for all the things you have done for me over the years. I can truly say that I would not be where I am today without your guidance. I truly appreciate everything you have done to mentor me. You will be missed greatly! – Kim Alexander, RN (University Pediatrics) Molly Hofmann - We are so lucky to have such a wonderful medical provider seeing abused and neglected kids! You are a fabulous team member and clinician!! - Stephanie Johnson, Executive Director (Pediatric Resource Center) To Laureen, Kristi, Adam and Dennis, I’ve now been Regional Dean for over eight years. Each year the Dean’s office staff has assumed new responsibilities. We’ve seen changes in hiring requirements, additional required on line modules that our office tracks to assure faculty completion, increased number of promotion packets, visa challenges, research services support, increased compliance demands and the sometimes never ending number of meetings to schedule. Your response to this ever increasing demand has been exemplary. The focus always is on how to get things done or what can we do to get this through the system. The attitude is uniformly positive and your friendly and supportive interactions with the many people who visit or call my office helps build the reputation of the school and support our mission. Thank you so much for all that you do. Your hard work, teamwork, and support are what enable me to do my job. - Sara Rusch MD (Regional Dean) Penny: Thank you so much for being such a great friend throughout the years. I appreciate you keeping our stock of French Vanilla coffee and creamer stocked. I look forward to that in the mornings! :-) Also, thanks for always being the emcee at the Girl's Holiday Bash! - Kristy Bushart Barb: What would I do without my long lost sister and our daily lunch walks. We solve a lot of the world's problems in a half an hour! Thanks for always being there for me. You've become a great friend! - Kristy Bushart Lisa: Thanks for being my walking buddy and always remembering me when you bring in your delicious Texas cake and sugar cookies! - Kristy Bushart Laureen: You have no idea how much I appreciate everything you do for me. You make coming to work a little less painful! LOL, Thanks for everything, you rock! - Kristy Bushart Adam & Dennis: I'm glad you guys joined our team. You both are a joy to work with. There is never a dull moment in our office and you guys help keep things running smoothly. Thanks for all the laughs! - Kristy Bushart Dr. Rusch: Thank you for all you do to keep this place running. It's a never-ending job and you are always on top of it. Keep up the great work! - Kristy Bushart Thank you to Loni Wenzel for being my Blacklist buddy. - Mary Jean Dzurisin PRC Team – I am so fortunate to work with such a dedicated group of people. Your effort to do what is best for kids is outstanding! Central Illinois has no idea how fortunate they are that you are here. Thank you for all you do!! - Stephanie Johnson, Executive Director (Pediatric Resource Center) Thank you Paula, Dawn, Janelle, Stacey, Amber, Marti & Maureen for making some of those not-so-easy days a little easier to get through and for making coming to work fun!! The days wouldn't be the same without you ladies. - Holly Cornell Adam Yerian, Thank you, Adam, for your unfailing efforts to keep CON in-the-know and to help out with your knowledge of history and processes whenever we need it. You are appreciated! - Scotti Nieukirk and the others at CON I would like to thank Linda Conlee, Lorraine Deluhery, Marnie Koeppel, and Jennifer Young of the Department of Surgery for welcoming me into the department. They have become more than coworkers, they have become friends. The Department of Surgery is a great place to work and it is all because they are a great group of women. - Kathy Slater I would like to thank Carol Trotter for helping me find a new path!! I couldn’t have done it without you. - Kathy Slater Lorraine Deluhery, We all appreciate the day by day work done by Lorraine Deluhery maximizing the medical student experiences on the M3 Surgery Clerkship, and on the M4 Surgery elective rotations, and other interaction with the medical students. She facilitates the faculty in organizing their times and places of presentations and responds well to abrupt changes in plans. She is dependable and we faculty appreciate her. - Lorin D. Whittaker, Jr MD, FACS A huge thank you to my co-workers in the Department of Surgery, Jennifer Young, Linda Conlee, Lorraine Deluhery, Kathy Slater. This year has been a challenge with all of the changes in leadership and some new things thrown at us. Continue to stay positive and nothing can stand in our way. You all have your “special talents” and I appreciate each and every one of you. - Marnie Koeppel Sue Weiss: Thank you for sharing everything there is to know about working in the Department of Pediatrics! It has been fun working with you, and you will be greatly missed when you retire this fall. - Jackie Laredo Stacy Walker: I am so happy that you joined the Department of Pediatrics last year! You bring a fresh perspective and have lots of great ideas to improve our department. I look forward to working with you for many years. - Jackie Laredo Lisa Pickerill: You are a great office mate! Thank you so much for all of your help. You take on whatever task you are handed, and do so in a professional and timely manner. Your sense of humor is what gets me through the day sometimes! - Jackie Laredo LACF Dept. - I am extremely blessed to have such a responsible, dedicated, kind hearted CREW to work with. You make my life at work enjoyable and can’t imagine working with a different group of people on a day to day basis. Animal health is definitely #1 on everyone’s radar. Thank you for being you while assisting in a collaborative effort enabling UICOMP to conduct research 365 days a year. I love you all and appreciate you with all my heart and soul! - Angela Marie Daniels Skippers- Sondra & Suzy To the best two SKIPPERS ;) I know…..Love you gals and thanks for being good sports in our random form of entertainment. - Angela Marie Daniels Dr. RuschThank you for your ongoing dedication, leadership, support and wisdom that enhance our mission here at UICOMP. I can’t imagine UICOMP without you. ;) - Angela Daniels Wendy BucklinThanks for being my “sunshine” on even the rainiest days! - Angela Daniels Physical PlantThank you for all of the knuckle busting, mind boggling, mystery solving, custom applications that you as a collective crew come up with on and ongoing basis to keep our four legged and finned animals happy in the LACF. We appreciate you always! - Angela Daniels Laureen Perkins- Angela Daniels CSECTHANK YOU for all you do for UICOMP employees, day in and out. Your efforts do not go unnoticed and I know how much dedication it takes. Good job! - Angela Daniels Craig Edwards- Thank you for always assisting me in a timely fashion when it comes to my LACF spreadsheet “hang-ups” I appreciate your wisdom, guidance and direction ALWAYS! - Angela Daniels Penny & BarbNo question too big or small for these ladies…..Thank you for always having the answers I need when I need them. I appreciate both of you so very much and enjoy working with you! - Angela Daniels IT DepartmentI can’t even begin to “know” what you do for us behind the scenes. All I know is that you make things work when they stop working and you do a fantabulous job at what you do…..Our own personal UICOMP Brainiac’s. We are lucky to have such a skilled team of IT staff I appreciate you always! - Angela Daniels UICOMP Research StaffThe LACF dept. LOVES working in collaboration with you in caring for your animal studies day in and out. Thank you for always being cooperative and kind. We appreciate you and are blessed to have such a great team to work with. - Angela Daniels UICOMP Courier-Janice Thank you for all of your daily “deliveries” on and off campus. We know you run your tail off and take pride in doing it ! Great job! - Angela Marie Daniels Notary- Carla Stokes - Angela Daniels To Sandy McGee and Bonnie Willis - thanks for being there to listen when I need it! You continue to be awesome to work with, and I appreciate you both. - Loni Wenzel Judy Heffernan, Joellyn Doty, Valerie Bricka, Lois Hill, Courtney Gehrig, Mary Jean Dzurizin - thank you for putting up with me :-) Marti Sokolowski - Missed you a ton at intern prep course this year, but as always I appreciate your help and your friendship! - Loni Wenzel Amber Asher - I have to thank you for your extremely valuable help during intern prep course - looking forward to more years of IPC fun! - Loni Wenzel Lyn Apa Roth - Thanks for the lunch dates and for just being a good friend :-) Suzy Witt and Sondra Fox Thanks for being easy to work with and getting my last minute requests in while keeping a smile on your faces. - Loni Wenzel Maria Heathcoat, Diana Brown, Jodi Frasure, Amber Asher, Lyn Roth, Amanda Hicks, Deb Newton, Laurie Lamb, Heather Close, Deanna Silotto, Kathy Slater, and anyone else I have worked with for visiting students - I greatly appreciate your cheerful cooperation and assistance! - Loni Wenzel To Heather Close: I cannot begin to tell you how grateful I am to you for all your help when I got over to Psych. Words like above and beyond, diligent, supportive, thoughtful, friend, sanctuary, and laughter all come to the front of my mind but my appreciativeness goes beyond words. I hope you know - and I hope I've shown - how truly grateful I am that you were here and willing. I thank God for you every day. I'm going to miss my friend. xoxoxo (We didn't SNAP!) - Jamie Hassall Thank you to everyone in the Psych Residency Department for welcoming me with open arms and for always taking the time to teach me things I need to know. Always with a smile, always with patience and kindness, always when I need you. You're the best. - Jamie Hassall Thank you to Lynne Manley, for always being my backup for clinic prep!! I was out on a medical leave at the end of the last year, and she ROCKED my clinic prep job!! - Lori Bennett Thank you to Toni Johnson, for covering for me in clinic during my medical leave last year... - Lori Bennett Thank you to Jenny Ashley, for being my cohort and hanging in there with me!!! - Lori Bennett Thank you to my HIHAC/PHS peeps for understanding when my mom was ill, and for letting me breathe after she passed away... So many things that needed done, and so much still to do, and after it's over, and you still can't breathe, and the brain can't think, you all helped me, you all understood when I wasn't at work. You felt like my family right there with me, and I'll never forget it! - Lori Bennett Love and appreciate all my Ped Sub Spec family !!!!! Each one of you makes coming to work each day a pleasure! - Love Pammy Sue (Pamela Williams) Thanks to: Gary Edwards, for his readiness to help with any issue... Christina Constantinidou, for her terrific assistance in all situations... Dr. Swapna Asuthkar, for the excellent and hard work Dr. Lusine Demyrkhanyan, for her hard work and commitment Dr. Yelena Nersesyan, for her enthusiasm and creativity Dr. Bento Soares, for the outstanding scientific environment and new directions in the development of our department Dr. Ken Fukuchi, for thoughtfulness and exciting research collaboration Dr. Kiran Velpula, for his great enthusiasm and help Dr. Sergey Malchenko, for the exciting research and collaboration Our students!!!! - Ella (Eleonora Zakharian) Lori Retzger, I have known Lori for a little over a year now. She has a servant’s heart; always willing to go the extra mile to make another person’s work day easier. She is a great resource for getting information and is always cheerful in helping. Even when very busy, she will stop and help as if you are the only one she is focusing on at that moment. It is a pleasure to work with such a great individual! - Julia Buck I would like to extend a big “THANK YOU” to all of my co-workers in the Pediatrics department. They are patient, kind, and always willing to answer my questions, show me how things are accomplished, and offer encouragement when I need it. When I came to UICOMP Pediatrics in August, I was facing some big changes in my professional and personal life that left me apprehensive on what the next phase was going to consist of. Little do they know, but every one of them has quietly boosted my confidence, taught me new things beyond the office, and opened up a whole new world to me with their support. We all work really hard and take pride in what we can accomplish, even having some laughs along the way. I have met some of the best people in the world, and looking back there are no regrets. UICOMP Pediatrics is great! - Lisa Pickerill, UICOMP Pediatrics Pam Briggs, I want to thank Pam Briggs for her perseverance and for keeping a positive attitude as we not only move our PHS offices, but also as we go live on EPIC within days of the move. It’s an astronomical undertaking, and it is all happening within just months of finding the location on very short notice. She deserves not only a huge thank you but a nice, long vacation! - Toni Johnson (UICOMP Positive Health Solutions) Carrie Warner – Thanks for the leap of faith and taking the fellowship coordinator position. It seems like old times. Welcome back!!! - Lori Dyar Marcia O’Neal – What a trip the last 7.5 years have been. Thanks for being such a great co-worker and for all the memories! Can’t wait to join you!!!!!! - Lori Dyar Lisa Collins – Thanks for being the one to answer all the tough questions and find the answers. Not sure what we would do without you and glad I don’t have to find out. - Lori Dyar CSEC Board members “Thank you” for all your hard work to continue to support the staff here at UICOMP. Your time and efforts are appreciated. Without those who volunteer to help every year, we would not be able to help those in need. Now especially with the economy and no state budget it is imperative we continue to support the Council. Everyone please keep that in mind when election time rolls around. It is a great feeling to help others and be a part of a great group of people. - Cheryl Perry (University Pediatrics) Cindy Skender—You are such a shining star at the front desk. Families love seeing you. You are kind and compassionate to all you meet. Thanks for all your hard work throughout the year. - Cheryl Perry (University Pediatrics) Bonny Darrow—I am so thankful you are here working with us. You dedication to the clinic does not go unnoticed. It is great to have you at the front desk. Thanks for all your hard work throughout the year. - Cheryl Perry (University Pediatrics) Shauna Larson—You are such a “Team Player”. Always helping others, even without being asked. You treat everyone with kindness. Thanks for all the extra things you do. Thanks for all your hard work throughout the year. - Cheryl Perry (University Pediatrics) Marie Smith—You are such a joy for the patients to see. They ask for you by name. They love seeing you and you make it fun for them to come to the doctor. Thanks for all your hard work throughout the year. - Cheryl Perry (University Pediatrics) Sandi Blasingim-- Thanks for all your hard work throughout the year. Your hard work and willingness to go above and beyond have not gone unnoticed. Your smiling face is contagious. - Cheryl Perry (University Pediatrics) Holly Rademaker-- Thanks for all your hard work throughout the year. You are always so thoughtful to all of us. You always bring us good things to eat. - Cheryl Perry (University Pediatrics) Kim Hauk—So glad you joined our team. Thanks for all your hard work. You are such a team player. Your hard work does not go unnoticed. - Cheryl Perry (University Pediatrics) Ginger Light—The newest part of our team. Working hard to learn everything. You have done a great job. Thanks for joining us. - Cheryl Perry (University Pediatrics) Connie Cranford—Such a hard worker. Always putting everyone else first. The families ask for you by name. You do a great job. Thanks for all your hard work throughout the year. - Cheryl Perry (University Pediatrics) Kim Alexander—You are so dedicated to your job and the Families you take special care of. Thanks for always doing all the extras throughout the year. I really appreciate it. - Cheryl Perry (University Pediatrics) Kristy Papis—You are such a good part of our team. It is such a pleasure to have you. Your Families love you. You take such good care of them. Thanks for all your hard work throughout the year. - Cheryl Perry (University Pediatrics) Janet Dickson—Thanks for always helping me when I need it. Your dedication to your job and the college does not go unnoticed. - Cheryl Perry (University Pediatrics) Jenny Johannes—It’s been an eventful year for you. So glad you are part of the team. I look forward to working with you for a long time. Thanks for all you do to help me. - Cheryl Perry (University Pediatrics) Pam Volk—Such a great mentor you have been to me. You have made my job easy, because you have always been there for me. You are truly going to be missed. It will be fun to follow your adventures. Know that your hard work did not go unnoticed. We are all better because of you. - Cheryl Perry (University Pediatrics) Barb Staggs—Thanks for helping with all my orders. You always go above and beyond for me when I need something. Thanks again. - Cheryl Perry (University Pediatrics) Stores-Suzy, Sondra and Janice--Thanks for all your hard work throughout the year. We would not be able to function without the 3 of you. - Cheryl Perry (University Pediatrics) Brandon Beekman—Thanks for joining our team. You have done a fantastic job transitioning into pediatrics. I look forward to working with you. - Cheryl Perry (University Pediatrics) Dear Academic Affairs Staff: Joellyn, Valerie, Loni, Sandy, Judy, Stephanie, Courtney, Mary Jean, Lois, Roxanne, Bonnie The UICOMP is going through some exciting times - the expansion of the campus along with curricular transformation!! None of this exciting work would be possible without the dedication and commitment of excellent staff like you. All of you make the work that we do exciting in the face of challenges; fun and truly rewarding in face of limited resources. As I reflect on the year 2015, I am amazed and extremely proud of your accomplishments - coordinating innovative curricula such as intern prep course and longitudinal skills course; enhancing simulation education for M2 students; coordinating wellness and great social events for students; continuing to work on innovative assessment and testing; implementing and working with new technology for assessment and logistics; making events such as Celebration of excellence and Research day memorable; providing guidance on various CME efforts!! (Just to name a few). I know that these are all accomplished while still continuing to manage what you already do on various curricular logistics, registration and sometimes some mundane work that just needs to get done. Our students are very lucky to have dedicated staff that care for them and work with them to make them successful. I have no doubts that we will be able to accomplish great things here in Peoria with your support and commitment. We look forward to working with each and every one of you as we prepare to welcome a new group of M1 students in 2017!! You are the best and I am glad to be part of your team. Best Wishes - Meenakshy Aiyer To the Internal Medicine Team: New jobs can be a little scary but thanks to everyone in the department of medicine, I was made to feel right at home. I appreciate everyone’s kindness and willingness to help, and for making me feel like part of the team. I am also especially grateful to Marti who took time out of her busy schedule to sit down with me and answer my many questions. I look forward to a bright future working with you all. Thank you! - Amber Asher Kimma- Thanks for being you and keeping me sane. – Amanda Franklin To Cathy Huntsman………..Having a coworker like you makes every day better. Wilson - Lynne Manley Janelle, Dawn, Holly, Marti, Stacey, Amber, and Maureen, A huge thank you to all of you for always being willing to help out when needed. I consider myself very fortunate to work with such a great group of women. - Paula Hartweg To Lisa Roeder………. Thank you for being so thoughtful and caring. Your support and friendship through all the tough times is so much appreciated. I love our afternoon chats. - Lynne Manley To Molly Graham………….Through laughter and tears, you always bring joy to my work day. I know life holds great things for you in time. Hugs. - Lynne Manley To Toni Johnson………..You are my coworker but also my friend, so glad you came back! - Lynne Manley To the Support Staff of Positive Health Solutions……….Great job on all the new changes and this year only holds great things for us all! Keep up the good work. - Lynne Manley To Pam Briggs……….Being a boss isn’t easy, we all know. Many times people go unappreciated. I just wanted to say “Thank You” for your support and being so concerned these past few months. Your kindness and understanding has been a big help. Keep that smile on your face and dark chocolate nearby! - Lynne Manley To the Case Managers of Positive Health Solutions…………….Thank you for being so patient and doing your best to take care of our clients. We all know it is not always easy but you always find a way. - Lynne Manley To our Medical Staff of Positive Health Solutions…………Great job in caring for our patients. - Lynne Manley Thank you Barb, Gracita, Misha, Suzy, Sondra and Janice – For everything you do, every day! For putting up with everything I throw at you! For the smiles and laughs! For having my back! For the super, incredible cool ladies you are! You make work fun (most days)! - Penny Halverson Thank you Barb and Kristy for the incredible ideas you have for the Girls Holiday Bash every year and for making it all happen. I am the puppet, you are the puppeteers!! - Pen (Penny Halverson) Andrea Grant—Thank you so much for helping with the records. You have always helped and volunteer when something is needed. Thanks again for your dedication to the college. - Cheryl Perry Deb Wolf- Thanks for being such a fun teammate on our UICOMP bowling team!! Looking forward to next year!!! Love ya! - Pammysue (Pamela Williams) Wendy Bucklin-Enjoyed another year of UICOMP bowling with ya and looking forward to our outside summer lunches!! Still miss ya in the clinic. Cherish your friendship!!! Love ya! - Pammysue (Pamela Williams) THANKS AND APPRECIATION TO THE CSEC FOR ALL YOU DO ALL YEAR!!!!! YOU ROCK!!! - Pam Williams For Jackie Laredo: Jackie, I would like to thank you for you. You are so friendly, warm, approachable, organized, and so very awesome overall. You often go above and beyond in your attitude and work, and you are truly a huge asset to our division. We have grown to heavily rely on you for pretty much everything. You are also a true friend and always offer a kind word and a listening ear. When our residency program didn’t have a coordinator for a time this past fall, you stepped up and stepped into an area that was outside your level of comfort, an area you had little experience in. You handled role with a great attitude and did a phenomenal job in an area you were not trained in or had any experience in. You handled all the nuances of this new role, seeking help when you needed and not once was it evident that you hadn’t been doing this for years! You do all of this with perfect grace and a big smile. I love working with you! - Bhavana Kandikattu, M.D., F.A.A.P (Dept. of Pediatrics) For Christy Vincent: In this short time you have worked here, you have won the hearts of so many with your upbeat and friendly attitude. You stepped into an unfamiliar role and very quickly wrapped your arms around it and ‘took off running’. You came to us during an extremely busy time of the year and didn’t miss a step as you embraced this new role. Your organizational skills, friendly and warm nature are a few of your several wonderful assets. I have grown to heavily rely on you and trust you. I love working with you! - Bhavana Kandikattu, M.D., F.A.A.P (Dept. of Pediatrics) Penny – Even though we have an incredible amount of work every day, thanks for still making it fun! - Barb Staggs KristyThanks for walking, talking, laughing and brainstorming with me every day…you are awesome! - Barb Staggs Lisa S, - Barb Staggs To all my TEM people, my PYou guys are putting in more detail and doing better all the time…Good Job! - Barb Staggs Suzy and Sondra, I appreciate your help! - Barb Staggs – Lesa Armstrong it is so nice to have you back on the 4th floor of Hillcrest!! You’re doing a great job in Endocrinology! - Janet Dickson I want to thank, Teresa Barr for keeping Neurology in such good order, you are AMAZING! - Janet Dickson I would like to let Julie Dawson know that I appreciate all the extra steps, she takes to help! - Janet Dickson Amanda Dice you do a remarkable job in Pediatric GI. Your love of paper has proven to be your best asset! Janet Dickson Erica Duffy thanks for all of your Epic help!! When you were named Super User, someone knew what they were talking about!! - Janet Dickson Terry Flynn, you are a true pleasure to work with. I appreciate the way you will step up to the plate, and step in, where ever there might be a need. - Janet Dickson Kim Frakes, you are amazing, you have been pulled in many different directions lately. Yet, you still remain a calm and steady force. Thank you! - Janet Dickson Thank you, Kim Garcia, for being the glue that keep everything together in Nephrology. - Janet Dickson Andrea Grant, you astonish all of us daily, with the way you manage all of your multi-tasking duties. - Janet Dickson Krista Hoehn, you are a good fit for our clinic, you’ve been doing a GREAT job! Janet Dickson Vicki Helton, your welcoming smile and genuine kindness is one of the clinics best assets. - Janet Dickson Bryanna Henson, you have demonstrated strong flexibility while adapting to your new pulmonology duties. Thank you! - Janet Dickson Stephanie Hull, Thanks for making the leap to Endocrinology, your good fit. - Janet Dickson Jenny Johannes (my former neighbor) you are true pleasure to work with! Thanks for everything! - Janet Dickson Jenn Martin thank you for always giving your all for Endocrinology! - Janet Dickson Shelby Miller we so appreciate all the help you give each of us daily. You find time to help others out by answering phones, leading the offices Biggest Loser contest, and still does a magnificent job with the HKU Clinic - Janet Dickson Bryna Moore, Thank you for sharing all of your Epic tricks with us, and for doing a great job in Neurology. - Janet Dickson Aimee Oliver thank you for sharing your problem solving skills with all of, you have been a big help in developing solutions for many of our clinic flow issues. - Janet Dickson Welcome to the Pediatric Subspecialty Clinic, Joby Parrott I’m looking forward to working with you! - Janet Dickson Thank you Camilla Pietreniak, for being such an amazing nurse by sharing your experience and knowledge with staff members. - Janet Dickson Lori Retzer, thank you for providing our physicians with help. - Janet Dickson Haily Rhoades you are such a pleasure to work with, we all love your smile and positive attitude! - Janet Dickson Shannon Riese thanks, for always helping me out with all those difficult billing and coding dilemmas. - Janet Dickson Bernie Rubio thank you for all of translation help, you provide valuable communications with many of our patients. - Janet Dickson Pam Volk, it has been a true blessing to work beside you for the pass thirteen years. I cannot thank you enough for your guidance, opportunities and the sharing of your knowledge, I will miss you! - Janet Dickson Pam Williams (aka Pammy Sue) Thanks for always having a positive can do attitude, it shines through to each of our patients and their family members. - Janet Dickson Jean Johns thank you for sharing all of your clever DYI projects. Also, thanks for keeping us connected to the Civil Service events. - Janet Dickson Dr. Rusch- Another year has passed-they go so fast!!! Thank you for your leadership and perseverance to keep our campus moving in the right direction. As we take on new opportunities, you can count on our team to help you reach your goals. I also want to thank you for all you have shared throughout the years. I have learned so much from you. - Laureen Perkins Kristy- Thank you so much for all you do. You face each challenge with a can-do attitude and a smile. I can count on you to follow through on each task and look for ways to improve processes. Thank you for always being willing to help anyone who has a question or concern. We have shared many years thankful that you applied for our position many years ago. We are very blessed. - Laureen Perkins Adam- I am so glad your joined our team. You have learned so much in this short time in the office. We appreciate your ability to make us laugh and bring a smile even in difficult or stressful times. Thank you for working through the hiring process with our departments-it can be challenging. I appreciate you! - Laureen Perkins Thanks, Bobbi Wages for always being adaptable , no matter what is thrown your way, you seem to handle it with a calming coolness. - Janet Dickson Thanks Stephanie Hornbuckle , for always jumping in and helping out when and where ever help is needed. - Janet Dickson Dennis- Thank you for joining our team. We have thrown a lot at you in a short time and you have taken it on with a smile. I look forward to watching you grow in your position. We are very lucky to have you on our team. - Laureen Perkins Nick- Thanks for your support of the Dean. She counts on you to walk through the various opportunities presented each day. - Laureen Perkins Lynne-Thank you for all you do to support the staff at UICOMP. I am so glad we hired you. You do a fantastic job. - Laureen Perkins HELP Group- Thank you so much for your assistance in the departments. We count on your help as we complete the many University processes throughout the year. We couldn’t do it without you! - Laureen Perkins Dr. Stewart-Ramirez- Thank you for always having a smile and a kind word. We love the interesting stories about your travels overseas and the treats you bring back. Very interesting!! - Laureen Perkins Lisa, Thank you for all the ways you support us. Thank you for standing up for us professionally and caring about us personally. We appreciate the ways that you foster our strengths and help us work through the areas that we are not as confident in. Thank you for all of the work you do that allows us to do the work we do. Antishay, Beth, Cass, Cathy, Gina, Jill, Joe, Molly, Nicolette & Tracey Pam, Thanks for continuing to go out to represent PHS with an energy and vigor that demonstrates to everyone your ongoing commitment to this agency, the people we serve and the community. We appreciate all you give and do! - The PHS Case Management Team To the PHS Nurses (Amy, Sindy, Christine, Chelsey, Carrie, Marcia, Judy and Gayle), Thank you for all of the genuine care and comfort that you give to the patients we treat. Your compassion and support is honest and sincere. Thank you for your energy, skills and dedication! - The PHS Case Managers Anne, Welcome aboard! We thank you for joining Team PHS and we look forward creating collaborative working relationships with you. - The PHS Case Managers To the PHS support staff (Jenny, Lori, Nancy, Lynne, Toni & Kira), Thank you for all you do for our clients. For those of you who are the face of PHS- new, stressed and nervous clients may get their first impressions from you and we appreciate the compassion you show and the care you give. For those of you who operate behind the scenes- though our clients may not recognize that you keep the wheels spinning, we know that none of us could do what we do without you. We are grateful for you. - The PHS Case Managers Kimberly & Mike, Thank you for the valuable services that you provide this agency and our clients. You offer a perspective and level of support that we cannot give. As coworkers we appreciate the energy and spirit that you bring to the team. Thank you for everything you do! - The PHS Case Managers I would like to send a huge thank you to Pam Volk for being the best nursing mentor I have ever had! Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge with me. I want to express my deepest gratitude for believing in me. You have been an excellent friend, teacher, mentor and a great inspiration for me. You have inspired me to pursue my goals with hard work and dedication. I truly appreciate and value everything I have learned from you. The knowledge I have learned from you will forever remain a major contributor behind my success and achievements. - Jenny Johannes I want to express my deep appreciation to Janet Dickson for the help and support she always provides to me. You are not just a colleague, but a valuable mentor and friend. - Jenny Johannes I would like to thank Cheryl Perry for being a valuable resource person to me. I really value the knowledge and insight you have, and your willingness to share it with me. - Jenny Johannes I would like to thank my entire team at the Pediatric Subspecialty Clinic. The teamwork here is truly something that I am so proud to be a part of. There is no other greater source of inspiration and motivation than to walk into clinic every morning and be greeted by smiles of friendly and supportive team members like you. - Jenny Johannes I would like to thank the staff at the Pediatric Diabetes Resource Center for all that you do. On those days when you feel underappreciated, know that I am extremely grateful for all of you and thankful for the work you do. I have really enjoyed getting to know all of you better over the last year and look forward to our continued collaboration. - Jenny Johannes I want to express my huge appreciation to the staff at Easter Seals in the Division of Child Development and Pediatric Psychiatry for their positive attitudes over the last year with all of the changes and moves. You all did a fantastic job at working together and forming a strong team for your clinic. It is truly an inspiration to see how well you all work together as a team. - Jenny Johannes I would like to thank Lynne Keeton & Shannon Doerr in HR for being an invaluable resource to me. You both always respond very quickly to any concerns I have. I want you to know how much I appreciate you both for all that you do. - Jenny Johannes To Erica Duffy… I am so thankful for the friendship we have developed over the past four years. You are my sounding board when I have a problem (especially in Epic) and my therapist when I am having a bad day (at home or at work). You let me vent when a patient, parent, or another co-worker does something that makes me want to pull my hair out (without judging me), and you are my diet buddy, reminding me that having that extra piece of cake at the going away party probably isn’t a good idea. I truly don’t know what I would do without you! - Aimee Oliver To Vicki Helton & Pam Williams… Thank you for always being a smiling face and keeping your cool even when things get crazy at the front desk. Thank you for listening to all of my war stories from the home front and laughing at my jokes, even the ones that may not be all that funny. You guys truly brighten my day. - Aimee Oliver To Bernie Rubio…Thank you for being our communication bridge with our Spanish speaking families. When you are gone we really feel the impact your bi-lingual skills have on our office. Thank you for feeling my pain every genetics day and suffering through that “nightmare” with me every month. LOL It wouldn’t be the same without you. And finally, thank you for sharing your Oreos with me. ;-) - Aimee Oliver To all the hard working nurses at Pediatric Subspecialty…Thank you for all you do for our families and providers every day. You are the unsung heroes of the office. You are tucked away in your little offices inundated by phone calls, needy families and providers, and frustrating insurance companies. You don’t get the recognition you deserve and your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed, I promise! Our clinic wouldn’t be able to function without you. - Aimee Oliver To all the support staff at Pediatric Subspecialty ( and anyone else I may have missed)…I’m sure it must often feel that you go unnoticed and unappreciated, and that is unfortunate. I want you all to know that you are a vital part of the smooth operation of our clinic and you are greatly appreciated. Some of you help arrange special gatherings like retirement parties, birthday celebrations, and going away parties for staff who are moving on to other opportunities and that means so very much to everyone in the office. Thank you for everything you do! - Aimee Oliver To Kristin Lenover, Amanda Thomison, and Catherine Shockley (PRC Case Coordinators aka Rock Stars) Thank you so much for all that you do every day!! The patients and families that we serve are lucky to have your knowledge explanations about not only what to expect when coming for medical care, but also in navigating through investigation and learning about available social services. Your role in providing child friendly care is invaluable to our team! I am so thankful that I get to work with each of you! - Molly Hoffman, APN - To Amanda Franklin, Ina Ferguson, and Carole Siefken (PRC Staff) - Thank you for always being so helpful to our PRC patients. Every time I hear one of you on staying on the phone with someone who is lost, I can't help but think to myself how fortunate we are to have someone so patient answering the phone to provide those directions. You guys are all always so willing to help out with so many different things. Thanks for being so great to work with! - Molly Hoffman, APN To Stephanie Johnson (PRC Director) - I am so thankful that you are the director of our program. Your efforts to improve things, and your hard-work and dedication don’t go unnoticed. Your enthusiasm after working here for so long is motivating! Thanks! - Molly Hoffman, APN To the AWESOME medical assistants at University Pediatrics - You guys are so great to work with, and I am so grateful for that! You all make our patients feel at ease. I always appreciate all of your help with lab draws, supply ordering, ensuring that my patient's labs get to the lab, and so much more. Thank you! - Molly Hoffman, APN To Bonnie and Cindy at University Pediatrics Front Desk - We are so lucky to have 2 people that are so pleasant and organized greeting patients when they arrive. You have put a smile on many kids’ faces by offering that extra sticker as they are leaving! Thanks for doing such a great job! - Molly Hoffman, APN To Cheryl Perry at University Pediatrics - Thanks for always looking after us at PRC, and for putting up with my picky requests. You are a great team leader, and University Pediatrics is lucky to have you! - Molly Hoffman, APN Thank you to Laureen and Kristy for welcoming me to the Dean’s Office and answering all my questions, no matter how crazy I seem - Adam Yerian Thank you to Dennis for joining the Dean’s Office team so I’m not outnumbered anymore! - Adam Yerian Thank you to Dr. Rusch for your dedication and leadership in transitioning UICOMP to a M1 year. Bring on the cadaver lab! - Adam Yerian Thank you to Suzy and Sondra for always keeping me in check and never complaining when I have a last minute mailing or printing. - Adam Yerian Thank you to Gail for being a great lunch buddy. - Adam Yerian Thank you to “The Morgan Gang” for keeping me entertained on a daily basis. - Adam Yerian Thank you to Shari Wynn for being my “work spouse” and not locking me in the basement like your real one ;-) - Adam Yerian Thank you to the CSEC- It has been an exciting year! All your energy and new ideas have been a breath of fresh air. I truly appreciate all your hard work and commitment in making UICOMP a great place to work! - Adam Yerian Nicki Alwan – Thank you for being the very best possible office mate in the world! I was a bit worried about sharing an office with someone after being all on my own for 4 years, but the transition was easy since you are so friendly and easy going. I enjoy sharing music and laughs with you. YOU ROCK! - Kimberly Haddock Shari Wynn & Adam Yerian – Thanks for being AMAZING leaders of the CSEC. It has been fun getting to know you both and working with you on the council. I am glad I decided to venture into the new adventure of being part of the UICOMP CSEC this year. - Kimberly Haddock Lisa PickerillThanks for always meeting me in the hallway or copy room with a smile on your face. You make working in the Department of Pediatrics more enjoyable. Thanks for all the work you do for Dr. Christison and the department in general. YOU ROCK! - Kimberly Haddock Tim Hollingsworth – Although I haven’t had to bother you recently about financial stuff, I appreciate all the efforts you provided during our 2 year FNPA research project. I know dealing with grants, contracts, and invoices isn’t always fun, but you really were fantastic to work with. - Kimberly Haddock To all UICOMP CSEC members – Thanks for each of you being amazing people who are a joy to meet with on a monthly basis. I never realized how much behind the scenes work the CSEC does to improve the work environment for all UICOMP employees. I am so fortunate to be able to call each of you a friend now, instead of just a colleague. Keep up the great work! - Kimberly Haddock A FINAL THANK YOU TO ALL UICOMP EMPLOYEES FOR MAKING UICOMP A GREAT PLACE TO WORK! Together, no ADVENTURE is too WILD for us to CONQUER! Looking ahead to another great year.
